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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.94 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.94 and 287.32 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.94 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.94 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.94 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 179,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,270.44/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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